A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6421919 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 43719636 epoch_slot_no: 346836 block_no: 6421742 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 23159 time: 2021-10-26 22:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62cea63a458baa094ccd9e6b798c6cdb22d2a6604c1e1dfb34da6f090f21e3bcBlock Operator
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